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Netflix reinvents John Steinbeck’s classic 1952 novel with twisted 8-episode miniseries, ‘East of Eden’

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The classics never die. And “East of Eden” is getting a Netflix makeover. The epic tale is being introduced to a new generation. The stars...

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  1. WSVN Miami

    Netflix reinvents John Steinbeck’s classic 1952 novel with twisted 8-episode miniseries, ‘East of Eden’ (opens WSVN Miami)

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    The classics never die. And “East of Eden” is getting a Netflix makeover. The epic tale is being introduced to a new generation. The stars...

  2. Variety

    ‘East of Eden’ Hits 6.5 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix (opens Variety)

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    “East of Eden” amassed 6.5 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. That total took the John Steinbeck adaptation to the No. 1 spot on the streamer’s weekly TV rankings. Created by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh, the project has given the 1953 Steinbeck novel renewed popul…

  3. Deadline

    ‘East Of Eden’ Tops Netflix Charts With Soft Opening (opens Deadline)

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    East of Eden, Zoe Kazan’s period miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, managed to score top spot on Netflix’s weekly ratings charts, but it did it with only 6.5M views. The series, which stars Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, launched on October 1, and managed to hold off Monster: The…

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